Mackerel Papillote with Swiss Chard Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 Mackerel fillets
• 4 Swiss chard leaves, washed and trimmed
• 1 Small onion, sliced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbsp. Olive oil, divided
• 1 Lemon, sliced
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Season the mackerel fillets with salt and black pepper and set aside.
3. Over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
5. Place each mackerel fillet on a Swiss chard leaf. Then, spoon the onion and garlic mixture over each fillet. Top with a few slices of lemon.
6. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top of each fillet.
7. Wrap each mackerel fillet with the Swiss chard leaf, creating a papillote. Place the papillotes on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until the mackerel is cooked through.
8. When ready, remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Verdict:

This Mackerel Papillote with Swiss Chard recipe is a simple and elegant way to serve up a delicious and healthy meal. The Swiss chard adds a lovely earthiness to the dish, while the lemon and garlic provide plenty of flavor. The mackerel itself is rich and flavorful, and cooking it in a papillote ensures that it stays extra moist and succulent.

Serving Suggestions:

This dish is great on its own, but you can also serve it with some crusty bread or a simple side salad to round out the meal. A cold glass of white wine also pairs wonderfully with the flavors in this dish.